It was a mixed blessing to have famous parents. It was tough to go to auditions and be bad, since I couldn't be anonymous. Ben Stiller anonymousauditionbad Change image and share on social
Zoolander was more of my own sensibility. Ben Stiller sensibilityzoolander Change image and share on social
I love New York. I was sad, depressed and incredibly moved by our fellow countrymen and what they've done. I wanted to give people a chance to see something funny, have a distraction. Ben Stiller chancecountrymandepress Change image and share on social
I don't devalue comedy as compared to drama. Not one bit. Ben Stiller bitecomedycompare Change image and share on social
I enjoy the work I do in comedies. It's a valid test of your creative abilities. Ben Stiller abilitycomedycreative Change image and share on social
I have a lot of nervous energy. Work is my best way of channelling that into something productive unless I want to wind up assaulting the postman or gardener. Ben Stiller assaultchannelenergy Change image and share on social
The failure of The Cable Guy impacted my career. I had to start writing and acting again. Ben Stiller actcablecareer Change image and share on social
You're freaked out that you're going to be having a child, and once you're looking after your daughter, it's the most beautiful thing in the world. Ben Stiller beautifulchilddaughter Change image and share on social
Whatever talent I had, I'm sure it helped that my parents were in the business and that I grew up around actors, comedians and directors. Ben Stiller actorbusinesscomedian Change image and share on social